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Ivan Hubbard Obituary
Ivan served as a Combat Medic during the Korean Conflict, a 1st Lieutenant, earning a Bronze Star. A retired veteran in the US Army.
He attended college and worked as a Sales Rep for Johnson & Johnson, then earned his MBA from Columbia University, NY. He then changed careers and taught Economics & Business at Quinnipiac for 33 years, retiring in 1995. Ivan was named Professor Emeritus in 1996. A versatile musician all his life and he was a member of New Haven Musician Union, he sat in with several big bands during their Connecticut stops. He played multiple instruments, favorites being Sax & Flute. After his retirement as a professor, he formed "The Ivan Hubbard Orchestra and Entertainment Services," playing dates around New England and New York, notably 20 years at Yale events. He retired from playing music the year 2015.
In November 2011, Ivan married Gloria Domo, his longtime friend since 1989 with her daughter. He was a perfect gentleman, a great husband to his devoted wife Gloria Gbalekuma-Hubbard and a loving father to his beloved daughter, Corinne Gbalekuma-Hubbard that he left behind. He will be dearly missed by his loved ones.
A Veteran Ceremony and a graveside burial service will be held on Friday, May 6, 2022, at the Middletown State Veteran Cemetery, 317 Bow Lane, Middletown, CT 06457 @ 2pm. For online condolences to his family and tribute to Ivan please visit [email protected]
In lieu of contributions in his memory may be made to New Life Church, 350 High Hill Rd., Wallingford, CT 06492 for the help to Ukrainians.
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Michael Ahern
August 16, 2023
I had just one class with Professor Hubbard. His lecture on Kinsey economics is one that I still remember well. His requirement to subscribe to the Wall Street Journal sparked my interest in the markets. As neither an economics major or business major, his lectures captured my interest and have served me well in my personal investing over the years. I have thought of him from time to time since graduating in 1990. Blessed are we who had him as student; he has influenced so many and his influence lives on. My sincere condolences.
George Pertesis, Bonita Springs, Fla.
April 15, 2022
My condolences to the Hubbard Family on Ivan's passing. As economics was my first concentration at Q.C. I was fortunate to have Mr.Hubbard for 3 years. He was without a doubt an impact instructor who helped us to expand how we saw things and how we interpreted their impacts while challenging us with doses of humility. In off hours we had many discussions of music, particularly that of the big bands . He was an outstanding person.
George Pertesis,
QC '69, '83
Ruth Chadwick
April 11, 2022
Gloria I remember years of living at Spice Hill with Ivan and you.May he rest in peace and my prayers to you and your daughter.
Anonymous
April 10, 2022
Thank you for your service during the Korean War, may you Rest In Peace in heaven
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